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Black steel 2U rack with four NVME boards visible

52Pi

52Pi 52Pi 10 Inch 2U Server Rack with Four NVME Boards

SKU CH-BD21-5XWYD MPN 52Pi

A 10-inch 2U steel rack that holds four NVME boards for Raspberry Pi 5

  • Rack height2U
  • Product colorBlack
  • Main materialSteel
  • Standard 2U form factor fits 10-inch racks for space-efficient deployments
  • Four PCIe NVME boards support M.2 2230 2242 2260 2280 drives on Raspberry Pi 5
  • Rear I2C via PogoPin connectors enables external peripheral expansion
  • Programmable red LED provides software-controlled status indication
  • Steel construction delivers durable rack mounting for server rooms and home labs

2U Rack Mount for Raspberry Pi 5

This 2U rack mount fits a standard 10 inch server rack and is built specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. It holds four NVME boards that accept M.2 drives in 2230, 2242, 2260 and 2280 form factors. The steel chassis saves space while adding high-speed storage to compact server deployments.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The four NVME boards connect through a PCIe interface to deliver consistent data throughput during extended workloads. A rear I2C interface via PogoPin connectors supports external peripherals without interrupting internal traffic. GPIO4 drives a programmable red LED for visual status monitoring under continuous operation.

Pre-Order Checklist

Verify you are using a Raspberry Pi 5, as NVME support is limited to that board. Confirm your rack provides a 10 inch, 2U slot and that you have M.2 NVME drives in one of the supported lengths. No other single-board computer or drive interface is compatible with this unit.

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Price $81.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand name52Pi
Model name52Pi 10 in 2U Rack Mount
Part numberDP-0046
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Rack height2U
Main materialSteel

Questions about this item

How much power and heat do the four NVME boards add when the 2U rack runs continuously?

The four NVME boards draw power through the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe interface; total consumption depends on the specific SSDs installed and workload, so monitor Pi 5 thermals under sustained load.

Which Raspberry Pi model and storage form factors are required for the PCIe NVME boards to function?

The NVME boards only operate with a Raspberry Pi 5 and accept M.2 drives in 2230, 2242, 2260, and 2280 sizes via the PCIe interface.

Can the rear I2C PogoPin connectors and GPIO4 LED control work with older Raspberry Pi boards kept in the same rack?

The rear I2C PogoPin interface and GPIO4 programmable LED are designed for the Raspberry Pi 5; older Pi models lack the matching pinout and PCIe support, so those features will not function.

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